Authors: Berlitz Guides
ISBN-13: 9789812680341, ISBN-10: 9812680349
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Apa Publications UK, Ltd.
Date Published: August 2007
Edition: Bilingual
Book Synopsis
Berlitz redefines the phrase book with its full-color best-selling collection, making communication more successful and comfortable.
Table of Contents
Pronunciation 7
Consonants 7
Short Vowels 9
Long Vowels 9
How to Use This Book 10
Survival
Arrival and Departure 13
Essential 13
Passport Control and Customs 13
Money and Banking 15
Essential 15
ATM, Bank and Currency Exchange 16
Transportation 18
Essential 18
Ticketing 19
Plane 21
Getting to the Airport 21
Check-in and Boarding 22
Luggage 23
Finding Your Way 24
Train 24
Questions 25
Departures 26
Boarding 26
Bus 27
Subway [Underground] 28
Boat and Ferry 29
Bicycle and Motorcycle 30
Taxi 30
Car 31
Car Rental [Hire] 31
Gas [Petrol] Station 33
Asking Directions 33
Parking 36
Breakdown and Repairs 37
Accidents 37
Accommodations 38
Essential 38
Finding Lodging 40
At the Hotel 40
Price 42
Questions 42
Problems 44
Check-out 45
Renting 46
Household Items 47
Hostel 48
Camping 48
Internet and Communications 50
Essential 50
Computer, Internet and E-mail 52
Phone 54
On the Phone 55
Fax 56
Post Office 57
Food
Eating Out 59
Essential 59
Restaurant Types 60
Reservations and Questions 62
Ordering 63
Cooking Methods 64
Special Requirements 65
Dining with Kids 65
Complaints 66
Paying 66
Market 67
Dishes, Utensils and Kitchen Tools 68
Meals 69
Breakfast 69
Bread 71
Appetizers [Starters] 72
Soup 73
Fish and Seafood 73
Meat and Poultry 74
Vegetables and Staples 75
Fruit 77
Dessert 78
Drinks 79
Essential 79
Non-alcoholic Drinks 80
Aperitifs, Cocktails and Liqueurs 82
Beer 83
Wine 83
Menu Reader 84
People
Talking 99
Essential 99
Communication Difficulties 100
Making Friends 101
Travel Talk 102
Relationships 103
Work and School 104
Weather 104
Romance 105
Essential 105
Making Plans 106
Pick-up [Chat-up] Lines 107
Accepting and Rejecting 107
Getting Physical 107
Sexual Preferences 107
Fun
Sightseeing 109
Essential 109
Tourist Information Office 109
Tours 110
Sights 110
Impressions 112
Religion 113
Shopping 114
Essential 114
Stores 114
Services 116
Spa 117
Hair Salon 118
Sales Help 118
Preferences 120
Decisions 120
Bargaining 120
Paying 121
Complaints 122
Souvenirs 123
Antiques 125
Clothing 125
Color 126
Clothes and Accessories 127
Fabric 128
Shoes 128
Sizes 129
Newsstand and Tobacconist 129
Photography 130
Sports and Leisure 131
Essential 131
Spectator Sports 131
Participating 132
At the Beach/Pool 133
In the Countryside 135
Culture and Nightlife 136
Essential 136
Entertainment 137
Nightlife 138
Special Needs
Business Travel 141
Essential 141
Business Communication 142
Travel with Children 144
Essential 144
Fun with Kids 145
Basic Needs for Kids 146
Babysitting 146
Health and Emergency 147
For the Disabled 147
Essential 147
Getting Help 148
Resources
Emergencies 150
Essential 150
Police 150
Essential 150
Lost Property and Theft 152
Health 153
Essential 153
Finding a Doctor 153
Symptoms 154
Health Conditions 155
Treatment 156
Hospital 156
Dentist 157
Gynecologist 157
Optician 158
Payment and Insurance 158
Pharmacy [Chemist] 158
Essential 158
Dosage Instructions 159
Health Problems 160
Basic Needs 161
Reference 162
Grammar 162
Numbers 168
Essential 168
Ordinal Numbers 170
Time 170
Essential 170
Days 171
Essential 171
Dates 172
Months 172
Seasons 173
Holidays 173
Conversion Tables 175
Mileage 175
Measurement 175
Temperature 176
Oven Temperature 176
Related Websites 176
Dictionary
English-Arabic Dictionary 177
Arabic-English Dictionary 201
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